Mass Spectrometry

Due to its broad-based applicability to detect compounds with a wide range of masses, along with its high sensitivity, mass spectrometry (MS) has been used extensively in a range of omics analyses and applications. In this listicle, we explore the use of MS-based data in a variety of clinical omics settings.

In this infographic we take a look at quadrupole mass analyzers and the question of single quad or triple quad?

Download this infographic to explore the diverse applications to which MS is being applied, how technique variants and hyphenation can help meet analytical needs and the capabilities of MS that make it well suited to certain analytical challenges.

Mass spectrometry (MS) plays a vital role in many aspects of our lives, from diagnosing illness and detecting food contaminants to fighting fraud. In order for a sample to be analyzed by MS, it must however, first be ionized. There are a number of ways of achieving sample ionization depending on the sample type, target analyte and desired workflow. In this article, we consider some common ionization techniques and sample types for which they are best suited.